Associations to the word «Extenuating»

Wiktionary

EXTENUATING, verb. Present participle of extenuate
EXTENUATING, adjective. That lessens the seriousness of something by providing an excuse
EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCE, noun. (legal) Any fact that mitigates or lessens a crime
EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES, noun. Plural of extenuating circumstance

Dictionary definition

EXTENUATING, adjective. Partially excusing or justifying; "extenuating circumstances".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy